The Running Thread - 2018

[cavepig]

I like the long run is whatever my long run is of the week is For marathon training anything 10+ is long to me currently. When I'm not training for anything I would say 6 is long.

July miles - 232.5 (Sept. marathon) I think this is my highest month ever.

 

[TCB in FLA]

I'm bummed they don't make ones that slide onto the Garmin bands anymore.

Not happy about that! I was hoping to order one.

 

[StacyStrong]

This thread is super intimidating. I am a very VERY new runner. I've been at it for just over a month. I haven't ran in YEARs. My long run is anything more than 5 minutes straight. Haha.

I'm taking baby steps, though? I can only improve, I guess..

 

[BuckeyeBama]

This thread is super intimidating. I am a very VERY new runner. I've been at it for just over a month. I haven't ran in YEARs. My long run is anything more than 5 minutes straight. Haha.

I'm taking baby steps, though? I can only improve, I guess..

We all started there. Stick with it and you will amaze yourself.

 

[Kerry1957]

@Kerry1957 - I would love the code if no one has claimed it yet! I'm dying to get one of the ones that slides on to my Apple Watch but haven't pulled the trigger yet. And I would love to pay it forward here if I get a code after ordering mine.

You're the first. I'll send you a PM with the number.
Enjoy

 

[StacyStrong]

We all started there. Stick with it and you will amaze yourself.

Honestly, my first run a month? I could barely run a minute straight, so I AM seeing progress, it just seems so slow. I'm so impressed by runners!

I'm **hoping** I can finish a half marathon in April 2019.

 

[LdyStormy76]

This thread is super intimidating. I am a very VERY new runner. I've been at it for just over a month. I haven't ran in YEARs. My long run is anything more than 5 minutes straight. Haha.

I'm taking baby steps, though? I can only improve, I guess..

Do not let the thread get to you. A year ago I was lurking and too intimidated to post since I consider myself a fast walker. That changed in January when I got to meet some of the people and they helped keep me sane before my first 5k without my DH cheering.

Think of us as a big, loud, slightly disfunctional group of people who swap stories, provide information, tease each other, act as a sounding board, and support each other.

Edited to add: yes, if you keep with it you can do a half in April 2019. I am one of many here who did a ‘nothing to half marathon’ program in 12 months, and I walked it.

 

[Kerry1957]

Honestly, my first run a month? I could barely run a minute straight, so I AM seeing progress, it just seems so slow. I'm so impressed by runners!

I'm **hoping** I can finish a half marathon in April 2019.

I started running 3 years ago at 57 years old and 60 pounds overweight and I know how hard it was for me to start. @BuckeyeBama and @LdyStormy76 are right on. My only advice is to not be afraid to start slowly perhaps with walk breaks in between short jogging spells. I forget who said it first (maybe Jim Fixx) but it went something like start so slow the neighbors will notice. Trying to run fast will only frustrate you and lead to nagging little injuries.

And remember....you, Stacy are a runner! On these boards there is no minimum qualification for pace or distance to be labeled a runner.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

This thread is super intimidating. I am a very VERY new runner. I've been at it for just over a month. I haven't ran in YEARs. My long run is anything more than 5 minutes straight. Haha.

I'm taking baby steps, though? I can only improve, I guess..

Please don't be intimidated by this thread. I used to think it was more for better and/or more "serious" runners than myself. I figured they talked about things way over my head and/or running ability. I soon learned how wrong I was. Instead, it's a thread for people to talk about running and ask their questions. When I posted my fears about running a marathon, every single response I encouraged me, but also expressed support if I decided to not run a marathon.

I went from not having ever ran at all to finishing a half marathon simply by finding a plan I liked and following it, often very imperfectly. And I was foolish enough back then to attempt that without a support group around me. I can truthfully say I'm a better runner because of what I've learned here.

Do not let the thread get to you. A year ago I was lurking and too intimidated to post since I consider myself a fast walker. That changed in January when I got to meet some of the people and they helped keep me sane before my first 5k without my DH cheering.

Think of us as a big, loud, slightly disfunctional group of people who swap stories, provide information, tease each other, act as a sounding board, and support each other.

Edited to add: yes, if you keep with it you can do a half in April 2019. I am one of many here who did a ‘nothing to half marathon’ program in 12 months, and I walked it.

That's a great description of this group. The great thing though is that I believe the more experienced and speedier among us are extremely supportive of the newest among us at any distance.

 

[StacyStrong]

You guys are awesome! Thanks. I'll definitely keep checking into this thread.

 

[huskies90]

QOTD: At what distance do you call a run a long run? This answer will vary based on the race you are training for, so let us know what distance you are training for in you answer. There is no right or wrong answer here, just curious how everyone looks at the weekend long runs.

ATTQOTD: I don’t really have a definition but for some reason, I tend to call any run over 9 miles a “long run”.

July Miles = 184

June = 151
May = 156
April = 113
March = 99
February = 78
January = 67

Yearly Total = 848

I had a really good month running considering how hot and humid it was all July. I felt really good on all the runs and did a 15 mile run and a 16 mile run - my two farthest runs ever. August will be my last month building base miles before the preparation for Goofy starts in September.

 

[Slogger]

No worries about fitting in here @StacyStrong. Everyone's running journey may be different but we all had to start at the beginning too.
Looking forward to your questions and stories too!

 

[Slogger]

Congrats @OldSlowGoofyGuy on the retirement!! Hope you get to do lots of things with all your free time.

 

[Slogger]

Impressive list of events coming up for you @BikeFan. I was tempted to sign up for the Prince William Half too, and hope you post a trip report after the event.
Baltimore and MCM are awesome, my wife and I will be at Richmond to run the Half this year.

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: My long run is typically the "longest" run of the week. Anything over 10 miles seems long to me!

July totals: 180.1 miles
9:44 pace
616 miles ytd (goal for year is 1200 miles)

Big step up from 0 miles May 17-June 25th and 22 miles total for June.
Heat and humidity or relentless rain have been a factor all month but I tried to complete treadmill runs early in the week and do my outside running
on the weekends. Worked on improving my endurance and mental strength this month. August should see a small decrease in mileage, but more focus on speedwork, hills, and strength training.

 

[Disney at Heart]

July
Miles: 100.19
Time: 18.93 hr
Pace: 11:20

Had to slow down to try to get the miles in!

 

[Smilelea]

July totals:

58 miles

Should have been a little more but I had to cut a couple of runs short due to timing/weather.


My "long runs" are on Friday or Saturday. But right now, I consider a true long run to be 5+ miles. My current training plan is working towards continuously running a 10K. My first and only 10K was completed by doing run/walk intervals. Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, I wanted to challenge myself to run one continuously. I have a few weeks left on this plan and it has gone fabulously. My next @DopeyBadger plan, I believe, will be to prepare me for the half in January.

 

[cburnett11]

July totals:
Total Miles: 219.63
Total Time: 34:03:17
Average Pace: 9:18 min/mile
Average Cadence: 164
Average HR: 137
New states: 1 (South Carolina)

 

[BikeFan]

This thread is super intimidating. I am a very VERY new runner. I've been at it for just over a month. I haven't ran in YEARs. My long run is anything more than 5 minutes straight. Haha.

I'm taking baby steps, though? I can only improve, I guess..

Everyone was new to the sport sometime. Just focus on your progress, and you'll amaze yourself over time. No need to be intimidated - this is a great group, and everyone respects the effort, whatever your goals are. Best of luck to you!

Impressive list of events coming up for you @BikeFan. I was tempted to sign up for the Prince William Half too, and hope you post a trip report after the event.
Baltimore and MCM are awesome, my wife and I will be at Richmond to run the Half this year.

Thanks. I've not run the PW Half before, but I've heard it's a little hilly, so we'll see. It's not really a goal race, so I'm not too worried about it. I did MCM last year and the Baltimore Half, so running the full will be a new experience. Enjoyed both of those races except for the heat that weekend. Hopefully it'll be a little cooler this year. Good luck at Richmond! That one was first marathon in 2012, and I've done it every year since. Next year it's on my 50th birthday, so of course I'm coming back to run it again. What better way to celebrate a birthday than to run a marathon!

 

[cburnett11]

@OldSlowGoofyGuy Awesome news about your retirement!